noun Download 🔗Share A circular prison, especially a small local lockup or station house. Examples : "After a night of public intoxication, the man woke up in the town's roundhouse, regretting his choices. " architecture police building Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share The uppermost room or cabin of any note upon the stern of a ship. Examples : "The captain's quarters were located in the roundhouse at the back of the ship. " nautical sailing vehicle part Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A privy near the bow of a vessel, especially as reserved for officers. Examples : "The captain kept his important papers in the roundhouse on the ship. " nautical sailing Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A circular building in which locomotives are housed. Examples : "The train engineer showed us the roundhouse where they repair the locomotives. " architecture building vehicle machine Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A prehistoric dwelling typical of northwest Europe in the Iron Age and Bronze Age. Examples : "Archaeologists carefully excavated the ancient roundhouse, hoping to learn more about life in the Bronze Age. " archaeology architecture history building place past Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A punch or kick delivered with an exaggerated sweeping movement. Examples : "During the karate demonstration, the instructor showed us a powerful roundhouse that knocked the dummy to the ground. " body action sport military weapon war Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share In the game of pinochle, a meld consisting of a queen and king in each of the four suits. Examples : ""Maria was thrilled because her pinochle hand contained a roundhouse, guaranteeing her a significant point boost." " game Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To punch or kick with an exaggerated sweeping movement. Examples : "Seeing the bully approach his little brother, Mark roundhoused him, sending him stumbling backward. " sport action military weapon Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading